4 Valley freeways are being affected by construction work this weekend. Here’s what you...
PHOENIX — Four Valley freeways will be affected by ADOT construction work from Friday, May 1, to Monday, May 4. Here's what 12News knows about what will be closed, alternate routes and times for reopening. Northbound State Route 51. Northbound State Route 51 will be closed between Glendale Avenue...
Lakeside Bar & Grill hosts pet adoption event in Peoria
Peoria’s Lakeside Bar and Grill donated part of its sales to AZK9 Rescue on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day to support local pet adoption efforts.
Arizona motorcycle trooper injured in vehicle pursuit, suspect at large
PHOENIX — An Arizona Department of Public Safety motorcycle trooper was injured in the pursuit of a vehicle in Goodyear, authorities said. The trooper was exiting Interstate 10 onto Estrella Parkway when there was a collision. The suspect vehicle is still at large. The trooper was transported to a...
Trooper hurt in crash in Goodyear after pursuing suspect on I-10
GOODYEAR, AZ (AZFamily) — A trooper was injured in a crash after a pursuit on a West Valley freeway on Thursday morning. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said one of its motorcycle troopers was pursuing a suspect vehicle on Interstate 10 when he was involved in a crash on the Estrella Parkway off-ramp.
Powerball ticket bought in Scottsdale worth $1 million
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Powerball ticket purchased in the Valley is now worth $1 million after Wednesday's drawing. The Arizona Lottery said the lucky ticket was purchased at the Circle K located near Rio Verde Drive and Dynamite Boulevard in Scottsdale. The winning numbers on April 29 were 3,...
Single mother of 11 overcomes hearing loss, earns master’s degree
PHOENIX — Heather Porter, a single mother of 11, crossed the graduation stage at Grand Canyon University, celebrating a milestone shaped by years of setbacks and determination. “I questioned the whole time… there’s been lots of tears throughout this program,” Porter said. The Arizona mother earned...
Armed woman shot by Scottsdale officers while in the McKellips station lobby
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — A woman is injured following a shooting involving Scottsdale police officers at the McKellips station. Officials say at around 9:45 a.m. Thursday, a woman arrived at the station near Miller and McKellips roads. The woman reportedly entered the customer service lobby, pulled out a handgun, and...
Vietnam veteran returns to Phoenix after dying during Honor Flight trip
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It was an emotional morning at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Thursday as loved ones welcomed a Vietnam War veteran back home to his final resting place after a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the nation’s capital. Staff Sgt. Bill Tafoya departed Tuesday, April 21, flying from Sky...
Armed woman shot by officer inside Scottsdale PD substation, police say
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman is hospitalized after she allegedly pointed a gun at police staffers before being shot at a Scottsdale PD substation Thursday morning. Just before 10 a.m., authorities reported a shooting at the Scottsdale Police McKellips Station near McKellips and Miller roads. Police received reports...
MCAO: Phoenix officer who shot, killed wrong man in January will not be charged
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced Thursday her office will not charge the Phoenix Police Officer who shot and killed a homeowner who had disarmed a gunman in January.

















